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The United States has a rich history of traditional music, originating from the colonists who settled in the Appalachian mountains and mixed their musical traditions from their home countries. The two most popular styles of traditional music in the US include Old Time and Bluegrass. In fact, many people group the two styles together for […]
The Last Columbia Recordings by Bill Monroe: A Glimpse into Bluegrass History Bill Monroe, often celebrated as the “Father of Bluegrass,” impacted the world of music. His contributions to the genre are immense, and his recordings with Columbia Records stand as a testament to his pioneering spirit and musical genius. In this blog post, we […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Mike Auldridge: The Resonating Heart of Bluegrass Bluegrass music has roots deeply embedded in the American soul and has had many heroes, but few have shaped its sound as profoundly as Mike Auldridge. His Dobro mastery left an indelible mark on bluegrass enthusiasts. The Early Strings Mike Auldridge, born on December […]
The Orange Blossom Special was a deluxe passenger train that inspired the tune by the same name. Ervin T. Rouse wrote and copyrighted the song in 1938, and Ervin and Gordon Rouse recorded it first in 1939. There has been a bit of controversy as to the original composer of the instrumental. Robert Russell […]
In the early 1970s, “Fox on the Run” was among the most requested bluegrass songs. Along with “Rocky Top,” a bluegrass band could scarcely play a show without fans yelling for “Rocky Top” or “Fox on the Run.” The song was written in 1968 by an Englishman named Tony Hazzard and first recorded as […]
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